At constant temperature, a gas is at a pressure of 1080 mm Hg. If the volume is decreased by 40%, find the new pressure of the gas.

Explanation

To solve the problem step by step, we will use Boyle's Law, which states that the product of pressure and volume for a given mass of gas at constant temperature is constant. This can be expressed mathematically as:

\[ P_1 V_1 = P_2 V_2 \]

### Step 1: Identify the given values
- Initial pressure, \( P_1 = 1080 \, \text{mm Hg} \)
- The volume is decreased by 40%, which means the final volume \( V_2 \) will be 60% of the initial volume \( V_1 \).

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